Americans across the nation celebrate Fourth of July

Spectators watch a fireworks display on the east side of Manhattan.

Fireworks illuminate the night sky near the Gateway Arch.

Fireworks from the Annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks display explode in the sky near Manhattan as viewed from Weehawken, New Jersey.

Boaters on the Potomac River in Washington watch the fireworks display on the National Mall.

Spectators watch fireworks explode over the East River. 

Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial and U.S. Capitol. 

Members of U.S. Officer Candidate School march in the 233rd Bristol 4th of July Celebration and Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade. 

A man waves the U.S. flag while driving his classic car during a Fourth of July parade.

A boy rides a toy firetruck during the 16th annual Harper Street Parade. 

The flag is carried by Boy Scouts during a parade. 

A girl makes bubbles during a Fourth of July parade. 

Participants in the Mormon Building Bridges float wave U.S. and Pride flags during the Freedom Festival's Grand Parade. 

People attend the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. 

Members of the Bristol County Fife and Drum Corps march in the 233rd Bristol Fourth of July Celebration and Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade. 

Historical re-enactors arrive on the green at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. 

Boy Scouts march in the Avondale Estates Fourth of July Parade. 

Jeannie Dominguez claps while holding her 2-year-old chihuahua, Diamond, next to her 14-year-old granddaughter Natalee Dominguez. 

Children in costumes march down Main Street during the annual Fourth of July parade in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod. 

A Vietnam War veteran participates in the Avondale Estates Fourth of July Parade. 

A field of U.S. flags in front of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. 

The Snow Camp community gathers for the annual Fourth of July parade.